MacOS Engineer - Banking & Investment Sector
Location: London (Hybrid/Flexible)
Rate: Up to £70 per hour Inside IR35 / Umbrella
Contract: Intitally until Dec 2026
Start Date: Available within the next 2 months
Join a Major Mac Transformation Programme
Avanade UK Limited, a leader in delivering innovative technology solutions within the banking and investment sector, is looking for an experienced MacOS Engineer to support a high-profile transformation programme for a leading financial institution.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in modernising and enhancing a large-scale Mac estate throughout 2025, improving device management, automation, operational efficiency, and the overall end-user experience.
We're looking for a true Mac specialist who thrives in enterprise environments and can bring deep technical expertise across Mac engineering, automation, and modern endpoint management.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and optimise SaaS-based Mac management solutions
- Automate Mac provisioning and build processes to improve consistency and efficiency
- Manage software deployment, patching, and OS update strategies across the Mac estate
- Develop and maintain advanced automation workflows to streamline operational processes
- Create and manage scripts leveraging Jamf APIs and other automation tools
- Improve the overall end-user experience through process enhancements and technical innovation
- Collaborate closely with infrastructure, engineering, and support teams to ensure successful project delivery
- Provide expert-level troubleshooting and support for complex MacOS-related issues
- Contribute to Mac platform governance, security, and best practice standards
Essential Skills & Experience
- Extensive experience in MacOS engineering and enterprise device management
- Jamf 300 certification minimum (Jamf 400 highly desirable)
- Expert-level Bash scripting skills
- Expert-level experience with Jamf API scripting
- Strong understanding of SaaS-based Mac management solutions
- Proven experience automating Mac deployment and build processes
- Experience managing software distribution, updates, and patch management within large Mac environments
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Experience improving and optimising operational processes through automation
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable Skills
- Platform SSO (PSSO) experience
- Experience within regulated environments such as Banking, Financial Services, or Investment Management
- Knowledge of Apple Enterprise Management best practices
- Experience integrating Mac management solutions with identity and security platforms
- A passion for automation and building scalable, self-service solutions
What We're Looking For
You'll be an automation-focused MacOS Engineer who can quickly add value to a complex enterprise environment. We're particularly interested in candidates who have built sophisticated Jamf solutions, automated workflows at scale, and can demonstrate a track record of improving both operational efficiency and user experience.
If you're a Mac specialist looking to contribute to a transformative programme within a leading banking organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
